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VU17 HJY

2017 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,307 mi
Last recorded18,307 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Trophy14,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 HJY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 18,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 15,029 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 15,028 miles

All position lamps not working when steering moved (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working when steering moved (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working when steering moved (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 13,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 12,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 11,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 7,824 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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VU17 HJY is a 2017 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 14,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU17 HJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 9 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU17 HJY?

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What year was VU17 HJY registered?

VU17 HJY is a 2017 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 HJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 HJY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU17 HJY have outstanding finance?

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